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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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